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Old Oct 6, 2020 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by erknyc
Hey would it be too much ask to see how it looks? Did they have to cut into the bumper or is it hanging right below?

I just had the local dealer order mine as i can't find an alternative solution to lug around a few full squish MTBs
Absolutely. I drop it off tomorrow morning to finish outfitting. I should have it back Thursday afternoon and can post picts then.

I am interested to see if I will need an extender to make sure the rack clears the spare tire.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Gumbee
Absolutely. I drop it off tomorrow morning to finish outfitting. I should have it back Thursday afternoon and can post picts then.

I am interested to see if I will need an extender to make sure the rack clears the spare tire.
Yeah, I am worried about it clearing the tire as well, they make an extension so it shouldn't be an issue either way really.

On my Disco, the spare is offset so as long as I put the pedals on the other side of the tire, it doesn't cause an issue at all.

I have been daily driving a '98 Discovery for 17 years. I am going from that to the Defender! Can't wait. The Disco will get a well earned retirement in my garage for occasional weekend drives.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 11:26 AM
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Defender is here but QuikRStuff Mach2 bike rack is not. When it gets here will let you know if it clears spare tire.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 07:53 AM
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I just saw a Defender with a hitch bike rack. They removed the rear spare tire and put it in a roof rack cargo basket. I guess that is one solution.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 03:10 PM
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Here is the rack with bikes mounted.

Looks like I posted the other picts to another thread with the same title.
https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...00/#post745702





 

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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 11:34 AM
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Damn I like that color!

That's for the pics, looks good. On my wrangler I'm able to position my pedals just right to not need an extension. Was that just not possible, or not worth the hassle?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2020 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick4
Damn I like that color!

That's for the pics, looks good. On my wrangler I'm able to position my pedals just right to not need an extension. Was that just not possible, or not worth the hassle?
While I might have been able to get the bike/s on, I would not have been able to fold the rack up when not in use. I'm too paranoid to leave it down (without bikes loaded) at a trailhead.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2020 | 08:15 PM
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Default Bike rack recommendation for 2x 60lbs Rad Rover ebikes

I currently have a Hollywood rack but it’s not long enough to clear the spare. I emailed the company and they said extenders would create weak spots and void the warranty. I emailed 1up to see if allow extenders to be used safely. Any other suggestions?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Gumbee
Here is the rack with bikes mounted.

Looks like I posted the other picts to another thread with the same title.
https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...00/#post745702





Legend! It looks great, does the mount swivel?

My appointment for a tow hitch installation is on Monday, I am hoping it gets done same day. Just gotta find a good mount next
 
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Old Oct 26, 2020 | 07:19 PM
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@erknyc My bike rack tilts but does not swivel. Unfortunately, when I use the upper receiver and tilt the rack down, I still cannot swing the rear door fully open.
 
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